The Cincinnati Bengals and star move rusher Trey Hendrickson look additional away from a possible contract settlement as the times go by.
Hendrickson has made it clear that he’s not joyful along with his scenario in Cincinnati, and for the second time within the offseason, the Bengals have thought-about buying and selling him, with a sought-after return in thoughts.
“Groups which have not too long ago inquired about Bengals star Trey Hendrickson had been advised Cincinnati’s asking worth included a younger defensive participant and a 2026 first-round choose, in accordance with league sources. The participant heading again doesn’t need to be a move rusher,” Dianna Russini of The Athletic wrote on X.
Groups which have not too long ago inquired about Bengals star Trey Hendrickson had been advised Cincinnati’s asking worth included a younger defensive participant and a 2026 first-round choose, in accordance with league sources.
The participant heading again doesn’t need to be a move rusher. pic.twitter.com/0BqesqeZRp
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) August 18, 2025
Sarcastically, the Bengals worth him as a commerce asset, however they don’t appear to really feel the identical manner about paying him what he desires.
He’s among the finest move rushers within the recreation, and it’s solely proper that he desires to be compensated as such, particularly after main the NFL in sacks and being a Defensive Participant of the 12 months candidate.
The Bengals had one of many worst defenses within the league final season, regardless of Hendrickson’s elite efforts.
One can solely marvel how a lot they could wrestle with out him, even after parting with maligned defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo.
The Bengals have an extended historical past of rubbing their gamers the incorrect manner, and have a troublesome time recruiting elite free brokers.
After watching the best way they’ve handled stars not named Joe Burrow, it’s onerous to consider they stand an opportunity of convincing many others to signal with them.
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